Lagarde warns inflation shock could last longer than expected
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that the inflation shock could last longer than expected, VietnamPlus reports. She cited Middle East conflict and damaged refining capacity.
KBVN+ desk·14 September 2026·1 min readOriginal reporting published:
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Higher energy costs can spread through prices while weighing on growth. The ECB raised rates to 2.5% in the week covered by the report.
The assessment highlights difficulties returning inflation to 2%; subsequent policy steps remain unconfirmed.
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